Apple today began selling refurbished Mac Studio models for the first time in the United States, Canada and select European countries such as Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
In the United States, two updated Mac Studio configurations are currently available, including one with an M1 Max chip (10-core CPU and 24-core GPU) for $1,799 (down from $1,999 brand new) and one with an M1 Ultra chip (20 -core CPU and 48-core GPU) for $3599 (down from $3999 brand new). Availability in the updated Apple Store varies frequently, and additional configurations are likely to be added over time.
Apple says that every certified refurbished Mac undergoes full functional testing, goes through a thorough cleaning and inspection process, and is repackaged in a new box with manuals and a power cord. Refurbished Apple products are covered by Apple’s one-year limited warranty and 14-day return policy and are eligible for AppleCare+ coverage. AppleCare+ for Mac Studio is priced at $169, or $59.99 per year on an ongoing basis.
Released in March 2022, the Mac Studio looks like a taller Mac mini, with openings on the back and bottom of the case for airflow. Available with up to a 20-core CPU and up to a 64-core GPU, Mac Studio is the fastest Mac ever based on benchmarks.
On the back of the Mac Studio, connectivity options include four Thunderbolt 4 ports, two USB-A ports, one HDMI port, one 10-Gigabit Ethernet port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones. There’s an SD card slot on the front, along with two USB-C ports or two Thunderbolt 4 ports depending on the configuration.
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